summer inspo: retro tennis clothes to wear off-court

including 25+ secondhand finds

If there’s one sport that does athleisure elegantly, it’s gotta be tennis.

And like most things fashion, it was even better a few decades ago.

Every spring I think to myself “I should really play tennis again.” I miss the sport (and even started Padel, which is so fun!) but, to be honest, I also want an excuse to buy the incredible retro tennis dresses and skirts I find on Vinted.

The pleats, the collared shirts, the material—why restrict these fits to just the court?

So this week, a curation of secondhand tennis-inspired pieces to wear all summer.

Disclaimer: after writing this intro, I found out this is called "tenniscore" and apparently I'm a year late to the party!? Oops! Good thing these are all timeless ✨

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Pleated skirt

vintage Lacoste ads never get old / Venus Williams win Lacoste / Lady Di post-match / maybe the least practical sports outfit ever??

I had a great white pleated tennis skirt when I was 13 that I think of now and then.

1. White, 90s vintage, S/36, 15€

2. Red, Daniel Hechter, M/38, 16€

3. Cream, Chloé, S/36, 60€ (so chic!)

4. Blue, Thomas Burberry, L/40, 15€

Or why not a pink Prada pleated skirt for just over 100€?

I also love these wrap skirts:

1. Light blue, Vintage Pimkie, S/36, 8€ (has been in my favorites for ages)

2. White, Lacoste, XS/34, 25€

3. Yellow, Ellesse, S/36, 7€

4. White, Emporio Armani, M/38, 35€ (love the mix of sporty fabric and the buckle)

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Polo

love the white collars / Diana Ross looking like a champ

As we’ve seen in a previous trouvé post, the (Lacoste) polo is timeless for a reason! And perhaps one of the easiest pieces of clothing to find secondhand.

Here are a few I spotted to get you started:

1. Blue, S/36, Sarah Pacini, 29€

2. Beige crochet, S/36, Vintage, 15€

3. Buttery yellow, M/38, Dorotennis, 5€

4. Knit, S/36, Lacoste, 70€

5. Orange striped, XS/34, Lacoste, 30€

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Sporty dress

designer Mary McFadden in her own design (looks like Pleats Please, I want the same!) / far left is Dior Spring 2022

A perfect dress for the warmer summer days in the city. Dress it up with sandals or keep it casual with sneakers (and white socks).

Last year, I was lucky to go to the Roland Garros. The women staff were all wearing a belted Lacoste orange dress. I have been looking for it ever since!

But until then, some fun finds:

1. White, Jean-Paul Gaultier, S/36, 70€

2. Red and white knit, Calvin Klein, S/36, 15€

3. Pink, Dorotennis, S/36, 2€ (what!)

4. White, Lacoste, S/36, 30€

5. Orange, Sergio Tacchini, M/38, 20€

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White shorts

Katharine Hepburn acing / Arthur Ashe a true (fashion) legend / Farrah Fawcet backhanding

Tennis reminding us that white shorts are the ultimate summer staple.

1. Cotton, Vintage, S-M/36-38, 48€

2. High-waisted, Lacoste, M/38, 30€

3. Cargo, Dorotennis, M/38, 4€

4. Sporty, Vintage Nike, S/36, 60€ (love this one)

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Hat

yes, another Lacoste vintage ad / Olivia Newton-John and her cool visor

A lil protection for your head and shade for your face.

Are visors really cool or am I now just very deep into tenniscore? My grandmother Grany pulled them off so well (as she did most things).

1. Straw visor, Nine West, 8€

2. Jeans bucket hat, Gimaguas, 35€

3. Pink cap, Ralph Lauren, 25€

4. Reversible bucket hat (White & Navy), Lacoste, 18€

5. Roland Garros visor, 5€ (alright, maybe this one is for the court)

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So…who wants to play tennis and wear all of these on court and off court all summer long? 🙋‍♀️

What are you excited to wear this summer?

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— Laure